VSU's Taylor and Parker Named to 2011 CIAA Commissoner's All-Acadmeic Team
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Posted By: Hija Chang on May 20, 2011 Two senior student-athletes at Virginia State University were named to the 2011 Commissioner’s All-Academic Team, women’s basketball Rhon’Neisha Taylor and football/golf’s Justin Parker received first team honors. VSU’s Rhon’Neisha Taylor (Nashville, TN) is a two-time member of the team. She helped the Lady Trojans to CIAA post season play after averaging 17.7 points an outing. She was named this year’s Lowe’s Senior Class Award winner and maintains a 3.44 GPA in Sport Management. Justin Parker (Petersburg, VA) led the CIAA’s Field Goal category for the 2010 season. This Presidential Scholar with a 3.76 GPA in HPER, finished 8 for 8 (100 pct.) in field goals with a long of 40 yards. He also ranked 2nd in PAT kicking, 32-34 at 94 pct. Parker won the 2011 CIAA Special Teams Player of the Year and was named to the ALL-CIAA Football First Team. Twenty student-athletes representing eleven of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association’s (CIAA) twelve member schools have been named to the CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic Team. This year’s team defines the total NCAA DII student-athlete experience with each member excelling on their respective playing fields and courts as well as in their classrooms and communities. “Being a Division II and CIAA student-athlete means living Life in the Balance,” notes Commissioner Leon G. Kerry. “That means dedicating an equal amount of excellence towards academic pursuits, athletic accomplishment and personal development. This year’s honorees embody that concept and we’re forever proud of them for their hard work.” Ten CIAA student-athletes were named First Team CIAA Commissioner’s All-Academic Team. Those ten student-athletes boasted a 3.76 overall grade point average. Contact: Jason Pompey Sports Information Office Virginia State University Athletics (804) 524-5028 (office) (804) 524-5763 (fax) http://www.vsu.edu/pages/102.asp If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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